Obtaining compliance with the Healthy Homes Standards for your rental property is not a one-off tick box job. Maintaining compliance requires regular inspections and ongoing maintenance.

Overflowing gutters or a blocked drain will result in the property becoming non-compliant. Gutters and downpipes need to be cleared regularly. Any drainage issues should be dealt with straight away.

Similarly, it is quite common for the draft-preventing little window wedges to fall off or get broken. The wedges ensure a tight fitting window with no drafts, so if they break or come off, they need to be replaced or the house will no longer be compliant. Gaps around doors and windows cannot be greater than 3mm.

You can ask your tenant if they have noticed issues with water pooling, overflowing gutters or windows that no longer shut tight.

However, carrying out regular inspections is crucial for identifying issues and dealing with maintenance in a timely manner. Maintaining your property’s Healthy Homes Standards status is a legal obligation.

Regular property inspections and reports to landlords are part of our Home & Co property management services.